Commercial Drain Maintenance Tips
What do restaurants, hotels, and industrial facilities all have in common? They all rely on grease traps and commercial drain systems!
These locations serve hundreds of customers each day. During this process, large amounts of waste, water, and grease is produced. A commercial septic system is the only system that can handle the wastewater created during daily operations.
While commercial septic systems are durable, they are not immune to damage. Over time, these systems may experience rust, corrosion, leaks, or blockages. Fortunately, a drain maintenance plan can help your commercial business minimize downtime and avoid costly plumbing repairs.
At Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service, our contractors can help you create a septic system maintenance plan that is tailored to the needs of your specific business. Contact us today to schedule septic tank services in Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, Columbia, and Dixie County!
Drain Cleaning
A clogged kitchen drain can slow your business down. Luckily, this situation can be avoided with routine drain cleaning. Regular drain cleaning services can prevent slow-draining sinks and toilets, sewer line backups, or severe blockages.
To successfully remove clogs, our technicians will arrive at your business equipped with high-pressure water jetters. Through hydro-jetting, our plumbers can tackle even the most difficult blockages.
Septic Tank Pumping
Before a pump-out, our technicians will use a video camera to fully examine the inside of your septic system's pipes. This camera gives us a closer look at the issue at hand, while also helping us locate leaks and clogs.
During a septic pumping, our technicians will break up the floating scum layer in your tank by drawing out liquid and pumping it back in. Once this solid waste is broken down, industrial vacuums are used to suction the effluent into our tanker truck. This process is repeated until the septic tank is completely empty.
Septic Tank Clean-outs
A commercial septic tank should be cleaned after every pump-out. Generally, a septic tank pump-out is performed every three to five years; however, this number may change depending on the amount of water usage.
Our plumbers can pump your septic tank and remove liquid and solid waste. Afterward, our plumbers will clean the tank. This process involves thoroughly washing out any remaining solids that were left behind. Our technicians will carefully use pressurized streams of water and an industrial-grade vacuum to break up and dispose of the solids.
Never attempt to conduct a septic tank pump-out or cleaning on your own. This process can introduce dangerous gases, which puts your health at risk. Additionally, most chemical drain cleaners sold in stores are only a temporary fix. In fact, these cleaners can kill beneficial microbes in your septic tank, which can throw the decomposition of solids in your system off balance. You may find that this DIY cleaning solution actually worsens your septic clog — the exact opposite of what you intended!
Grease Trap Cleaning
Grease traps are a must in restaurants and food service businesses. These traps intercept fats, oils, and grease before they reach your plumbing system, where they can create clogs. In Florida, it is a state law that grease traps must be pumped and cleaned every three months.
Our team at Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service is trained to conduct professional grease trap disposal services. Our staff will safely dispose of the grease in accordance with county and state regulations. All grease will be collected and sent to an approved disposal facility. By removing rotting food particles and waste from the grease trap tank, our plumbers can eliminate foul odors and ensure efficient system performance.